Filet Mignon with Chanterelles Recipe

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This recipe for Filet Mignon with Chanterelles, by Sallie Morris, is from Family Traditions,
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Sallie MorrisAdded: Tuesday, October 20, 2009

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4 filet mignon steaksSeason steaks with course salt and freshly ground pepper.4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter4 cups sliced chanterelle or portobello mushrooms2 cups dry white wine2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon coarse saltwhole peppercorns (optional)Grill the steaks to medium rare, set aside to rest. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes. Add the wine and reduce the liquid by half. Add the cream, thyme and salt, simmer until the sauce has thickened. Add the steaks to sauce to warm if necessary. Serve the steaks with the sauce spooned over the top and garnished with thyme and whole peppercorns, if desired.

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If food can be romantic, this is the dish, however, you maybe a little chubby for romance since it is not calorie free.

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